What is CCTV?
CCTV stands for closed-circuit television; in short, it’s a camera system to monitor your property. A CCTV System usually consists of cameras, recording equipment and potentially a monitor to view on. Check out the top 4 benefits of a CCTV system and why you need cctv for your home and business below.
The top 4 Benefits of a CCTV system
Reason 1 – Deterrent
Statistically, criminals are less likely to go into a property if they see CCTV. They will see these systems as preventing any activity they may want to do; in case they get caught. Making your home feel more secure.
Reason 2 – Evidence
In the unfortunate event that criminal activity should occur, CCTV would provide the evidence you need to help the Police identify criminals. Our systems are set up to keep recordings for up to 31 days, meaning that you have access to loads of data!
Reason 3 – Remote Access
Whether it’s for your property or your business, you can remotely access your CCTV app from anywhere in the world! This alone has many uses: you can check on your property for peace of mind, you can check on any employees at your property and monitor their activities. This may also help your business with any health and safety procedures that need to be followed.
Reason 4 – Insurance
Installing CCTV may play a major part in the decision on pricing in your home insurance policy. Many insurers appreciate CCTV within the home. This is because it reduces the risk of having an intruder, which in turn, may decrease the cost of your insurance.
If you would like to know if a CCTV system is right for you, call us on 0800 840 5501
Fred Gibbons
It’s cool that you point out that having a CCTV system is a great way to deter crime at your home. I want my family to be safe in our new house, so I’m considering buying a CCTV system for it. I’m going to look for a reputable business in the area that can sell me a CCTV security system.
Curtis Butler
I had no idea that having a CCTV system on your property can dissuade criminals from committing crimes since they will be concerned about getting caught. My wife and I recently moved to an area that experiences frequent burglaries, and we would like to make sure that our home theater system doesn’t get stolen while we’re on vacation this summer. Maybe we should consider getting a security system to protect our property.
Charlotte Fleet
I like how you mentioned that having CCTV systems for a business allows you to monitor your employees with remote access. I think that this would help to improve the overall productivity of your company and keep your employees focused on their work. Thank you for all of the points you made about the benefits of having CCTV camera systems.